So what is 'Yacht Soul'? Smooth, well-crafted, super-engineered with the sprinkling of perfect musicianship: Yacht Soul is where soul music from the late 70s and AOR collided to create a perfect blend which has stood the test of time - thanks in large parts to the meticulous songwriting and producing of the era. An elite group of musicians which included members of Toto – Steve Pocaro, Jeff Pocaro, Mike Pocaro, Steve Lukather, David Paitch along with other well respected session musicians such as Paulinho DaCosta, Greg Phillinganes, Louis Johnson, members of Average White Band and finally Jerry Hey, Larry Williams & Kim Hutchcroft of Seawind Horns. Song writers included David Foster, Jay Graydon, Bill Champlin and Rod Temperton. Yacht Soul has more synthesizer and horns with less emphasis on rock guitars. Lyrics are a little more romantic, a little more sensual. The players are rooted in R&B, jazz and soul - it’s all very smooth.
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Soulguru Podcast 75 - RSD 2018
This week I have dedicated my hour showcasing all the forthcoming releases on Record Store Day 2018. I hope you enjoy!
Let Somebody Love You (Dimitri From Paris Super Disco Blend) - Keni Burke Le Edits DFP 002 2018
Everybody Disco (inc The Mighty Zaf’s 80s Edit) - Timeless Legend LV12RSD01 2018
Days Like This [DJ Spinna Remix] - Shaun Escoffery Oyster 2018
Was That All It Was (Full Length Mix) - Jean Carn Philadelphia International 1979
I'm In Love - Real People feat Navasha Daya REEL LOVE (RSD 2018) 2018
Instant Love [Long Version] - Main Ingredient RCA 1976
Sandman - The Undisputed Truth Smokin' 1979
In The Middle Of The Game (Don't Change The Play) - Betty Wright & The Roots Betty Wright: The Movie 2011
All That Surrounds - Jarrod Lawson Jarrod Lawson 2014
Be Thankful For What You Got - William DeVaughn Be Thankful For What You Got 1974
Why Can't We Be Lovers - Holland-Dozier feat Lamont Dozier Invictus 9125 1972
Expansions - Lonnie Liston Smith & The Cosmic Echoes Expansions 1975